Postcode WV11 2RL is located in a major urban area, within the Essington ward of South Staffordshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Featherstone East & Essington area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Featherstone East & Essington is £45,410 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich North located about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Brownshore Lakes.
Featherstone East & Essington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,832 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Featherstone East & Essington has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Featherstone East & Essington is £45,410 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from WV11 2RL.
Featherstone East & Essington near WV11 2RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bloxwich North located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brownshore Lakes | Large | Walking directions to Brownshore Lakes |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Essington area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £368,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £134,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £231,250 |
| Terraced | 10 | £184,000 |
10 year median price trend in Essington
In the WV11 2RL postcode area, located within Featherstone East & Essington, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV11 2RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Coppice Farm Way, Walsall, WV12 5XZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Hairdresser | Higgs Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PD | Walking directions to Hairdresser |
| 0.3 mi | Newsagent | Higgs Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PD | Walking directions to Newsagent |
| 0.3 mi | Food & Wine Store | Higgs Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PD | Walking directions to Food & Wine Store |
Annual council tax rates for South Staffordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.